Classic Banana Cake
A moist and flavorful banana cake made with ripe bananas, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Stir in the mashed bananas until combined.
Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the banana mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.